Farmers warn of higher food costs due to Iran war

Fruit grower Ali Capper has seen her fertiliser costs rise by 40% and red diesel prices double. UK farmers, in peak planting season, are facing soaring costs due to the Iran conflict, which has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, impacting fertiliser supply. Even if a ceasefire is reached, food prices are expected to rise, with food inflation projected to reach at least 9% by the end of the year.